Zündschnüre explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of war. The story follows two former soldiers who return home after serving in a brutal conflict. They find themselves struggling to reintegrate into civilian life, grappling with trauma, guilt, and their difficult pasts. As they attempt to reconnect with their families and rebuild their lives, the haunting effects of war continue to haunt them, testing their resilience and relationships. Fuses is a poignant and intense exploration of human suffering, healing, and the lingering scars of violence.
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22 people
Michael Olbrich
Fänä Spormann
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Bettina Porsch
Sugga Trietsch
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Kurt Funk
Zünder Krach
Thomas Visser
Viehmann Ronsdorf
Tilli Breidenbach
Oma Berta Niehus
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Heini Spormann
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Ewald Stumpe
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Tana Schanzara
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Heinz Meier
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Reinhard Hauff Director · Burkhard Driest Screenplay Franz Josef Degenhardt Author
First release September 6, 1974 · Produced in Germany · Production Westdeutscher Rundfunk
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WDR
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Westdeutscher Rundfunk
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Germany
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Original title
Zündschnüre
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · September 6, 1974
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